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As you make your way to the east, you will walk the banks of the slough that
feeds the larger creek. The slough is thick with lily pads, reeds, and hyacinth
beds. In spring and early summer, it is a beautiful and colorful scene. Now, as my
wife and I made our way around the slough, we were greeted by a
very
large
splash. Was it an alligator? Chris Smith with Forever Wild and the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources, who lives in the area, says that he's never
seen one here, but there are gators in the Tallapoosa River so it is possible.
Beautiful views of Coon Creek from the Wood Duck Trail
The forest around the creek consists of mixed hardwoods and conifers. Walking
around to the north side of the creek, you will cross a really pretty, wide, swift-
flowing stream over a stout wooden bridge with a steel reinforced frame. As you
walk through here, be on the lookout for wood ducks and wood duck houses.
Wood ducks are unique to the duck family. They have broad wings and crested
heads and are more buoyant than any other duck, so they sit higher in the water
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